India

Disinvestment drive: Big ticket strategic sale of BPCL, 4 other PSUs

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that while the Centre will strategically disinvest BPCL, SCI and CONCOR, it will sell its entire stake in THDC India Ltd and NEEPCO to another state-run power major, NTPC.

Nov 21, 2019

MHA cancels Telangana MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni's citizenship, says he is German

The government said Chennamaneni had German citizenship and did not fulfil the criteria for seeking Indian citizenship in 2009.

Nov 21, 2019

Government grants telcos relief by deferring spectrum payments

SC had earlier said telecom operators must pay the pending amount of nearly $13 billion to the government within three months, putting leading operators Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel at risk.

Nov 21, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Announcement to be made on Friday after tripartite meet

After a successful meeting between Congress and NCP in Delhi on Wednesday, the leaders of both the parties will meet again in the national capital on Thursday.

Nov 21, 2019

US clears sale of $1 billion naval guns to India, ensuring supremacy in Arabian Sea

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the government has approved military sale to India of up to 13 MK-45 5 inch/62 calibre naval guns.

Nov 21, 2019

Hindi version of kiddie hit 'Baby Shark' launched by singer Tochi Raina

The Hindi version of "Baby Shark" has been composed by Manoj Kumar on lyrics penned by Piyush Pandey.

Nov 21, 2019

Evidence of life on Mars: Ohio University expert shows photos

Courtesy photographs from various Mars rovers, Professor Emeritus William Romoser's research found numerous examples of insect-like forms, structured similarly to bees, as well as reptile-like forms, both as fossils and living creatures.

Nov 21, 2019

Yoga improves sleep, reduces lower back pain: Study reveals

The research showed significant improvements in the participants' sleep quality lasting 52 weeks after 12 weeks of yoga classes.

Nov 21, 2019

How chewing sugar-free gum may prevent dental cavity

Chewing sugar-free gum not only reduce the advancement of dental caries, it could be used as a viable preventative agent, in comparison to non-chewing control methods such as oral health education and supervising toothbrushing programmes alone.

Nov 21, 2019

TCS launches innovation hub in Hyderabad in partnership with Qualcomm

The new hub will help global enterprises across industries accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

Nov 21, 2019

Karnataka Congress MLA Tanveer Sait's gunman suspended for negligence of duty

The gunman Fairoz Khan was suspended on Tuesday (November 19) by the Police Commissioner of Mysuru, KT Balakrishna as Khan failed to provide security to Congress MLA Tanveer Sait.

Nov 20, 2019

Zareen Khan on Homosexuality: 'Unless society is supportive, how will they live freely?'

Citing a real-life example, Zareen Khan said: "I have a friend who is a homosexual and his family is trying to get him married to a girl."

Nov 20, 2019

Here's what rising air pollution can do to your skin

Toxic high pollution in the Delhi-NCR is not only taking a toll on people's health but is also adversely affecting their skin.

Nov 20, 2019

E-cigarette ban: Home Ministry asks states to strictly stub out e-cigarettes

The Home Ministry has asked to ensure enforcement of the ban considering the deleterious impact of e-cigarettes on public health, especially in respect of the young population going to schools and colleges.

Nov 20, 2019

No curfew in Kashmir, internet to be restored soon: Amit Shah presents proof in Rajya Sabha

Replying to questions over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah defended internet ban in the Valley and said that internet services would resume soon.

Nov 20, 2019

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India

Disinvestment drive: Big ticket strategic sale of BPCL, 4 other PSUs

MHA cancels Telangana MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni's citizenship, says he is German

Government grants telcos relief by deferring spectrum payments

Maharashtra govt formation: Announcement to be made on Friday after tripartite meet

US clears sale of $1 billion naval guns to India, ensuring supremacy in Arabian Sea

Hindi version of kiddie hit 'Baby Shark' launched by singer Tochi Raina

Evidence of life on Mars: Ohio University expert shows photos

Yoga improves sleep, reduces lower back pain: Study reveals

How chewing sugar-free gum may prevent dental cavity

TCS launches innovation hub in Hyderabad in partnership with Qualcomm

Karnataka Congress MLA Tanveer Sait's gunman suspended for negligence of duty

Zareen Khan on Homosexuality: 'Unless society is supportive, how will they live freely?'

Here's what rising air pollution can do to your skin

E-cigarette ban: Home Ministry asks states to strictly stub out e-cigarettes

No curfew in Kashmir, internet to be restored soon: Amit Shah presents proof in Rajya Sabha

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh